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Giant Squid
Giant Squid formed in Austin, Texas around 2005, with guitarist and vocalist Aaron Turner at the center. Their music pulls from progressive rock and doom...
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La Brea Tar Pits (Pseudomonas Putida)
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Giant Squid formed in Austin, Texas around 2005, with guitarist and vocalist Aaron Turner at the center. Their music pulls from progressive rock and doom metal, creating dense, atmospheric pieces that can feel both heavy and expansive. Early on, they worked with musicians like bassist Patrick Shirk and drummer Matt Bayles, though the lineup shifted over time.
Their first album, 'Metridium Fields,' came out in 2009 and established their sound with layered guitars and complex rhythms. They followed it with 'The Ichthyologist' in 2011 and 'Minotaur' in 2013, each record exploring different shades of their style. Songs like 'Age Of Accountability' and 'Ampullae Of Lorenzini' show how they build tension across long, winding arrangements.
In 2019, they released 'Age of Accountability,' a sprawling album that continued their approach to prog and doom. The record features the kind of detailed, patient songwriting they've been developing since the beginning.
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